Citation

Wellford CF. J. Crim. Justice 1997; 25(3): 205-210.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/S0047-2352(97)00005-6

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Despite widespread concern about the criminal victimization of travelers, empirical research has not been conducted to estimate the extent of this victimization. Research reported in this article estimates the rates of victimization for the population while not traveling. These estimates are generated using special analyses of the national crime victimization survey and the national traveler survey. Results indicate substantially lower rates of victimization for the public while traveling. The discussion suggests why such differences may exist.